Letter: E-cigs have not been deemed safe

A Feb. 20 online essay used our State of Tobacco Control 2013 report to try to make a case for products like e-cigarettes and so-called "reduced-harm" products. The American Lung Association strongly encourages smokers to quit, but recommends products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective in helping smokers quit.

It is important to remember that the FDA has not approved the use of any reduced-harm products or e-cigarettes. The Lung Association feels e-cigarettes should be removed from the marketplace until FDA determines them to be safe.

The intent of State of Tobacco Control is to evaluate key areas of tobacco control that need to be addressed by federal and state governments. Products marketed by the tobacco industry as harm-reduction are wolves in sheep's clothing. The Lung Association will continue to work with lawmakers and government agencies like FDA to reduce the burden of tobacco on all Americans.

JEFF SEYLER

BRIGHTON

The author is president and CEO of American Lung Association of the Northeast.

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Letter: E-cigs have not been deemed safe

The American Lung Association strongly encourages smokers to quit, but recommends products approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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